That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

It is such an honor to have one of my favorite novelists on the podcast today! Karen Kingsbury is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author and her Baxter family of characters are many of our favorite friends that we don't really know (LOL)! Today Karen and I talk about her new novel, Truly, Madly, Deeply, her family, COVID, and a plethora of other things! She's wonderful! Enjoy!(As mentioned in the intro, we talk a bit about policemen and police work because the main character in her new novel is a policeman. You may want to listen to this one without your kids the first time just so that you know how you want to have the follow up conversation. While we may not all agree with every guest, I hope you'll listen along with open ears and heart.)If you enjoyed this episode with Karen, I bet you'll also like:Episode 133: Charles MartinEpisode 212: Charles Martin + The Water KeeperEpisode 152: Robin Jones Gunn. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners!  Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun now to get 10% off your first purchase! Liquid IV: Receive 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After I read Chris Singleton's book, Different: A Story About Loving Your Neighbor, for a Monday night #miniBFFBookClub on instagram live, I knew I wanted to have a longer conversation with him. He's an incredibly gifted speaker with a heartbreaking and hope-filled story and I think you're gonna love this conversation.Here is the link to Chris's Kickstarter for Your Life Matters. Don't miss out on this one!If you enjoyed this episode with Chris, I bet you'll also like:Episode 69: Dansby SwansonEpisode 211: Ellie Holcomb. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! Grove: Go to grove.co/soundsfun to get a FREE cleaning gift set plus free shipping with your first order!  Freshly: Receive $40 OFF your first two orders at freshly.com/soundsfun!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are some of my very favorite ladies ever. Point of Grace is a group that has been singing in my ears for decades, but the real joy was when I got to tour with them about a decade ago. They are absolutely wonderful. You're going to love this conversation with Denise, Shelley, and Leigh. Their new book How You Live is so helpful- like coffee with three really wise older sisters. This conversation was just as comforting and fun. Love them so much.If you enjoyed this episode with Point of Grace, I bet you'll also like:Episode 124: Meredith AndrewsEpisode 163: Bianca Oltoff. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our sponsors! Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and they’re going to give my friends 15% off your order! Jenni Kayne: My friends will receive 20% off your first order at Jennikayne.com when you use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am such a huge fan of Lecrae's music and his writing and his story. His new book I Am Restored is such an honest, deep, and painfully real take on his life that I think you'll find it inspiring and moving and a worthy read. Today's convo is special to me- I hope it will be to you, too.If you enjoyed this episode with Lecrae, I bet you'll also like:Propaganda + Dr. Alma Zaragoza-PettyEpisode 128: David Crowder. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun. Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun  and get 10% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all know I'm a huge fan of sports, so anytime an athlete comes on the show, I AM A HAPPY ANNIE. Sam Acho is today's guest and his story of faith and family and football is one I will not soon forget. Make sure you grab a copy of his new book Let The World See You. It's a powerful read and you will hear why in today's conversation.If you enjoyed this episode with Sam, I bet you'll also like:Episode 98: Sam PonderEpisode 156: Benjamin Watson. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Ritual: Try it out satisfaction guaranteed and get 10% off your first three months! Go to ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start your Ritual today. Indeed: Get a FREE $75 credit to boost your job post! Go to indeed.com/soundsfun. Offer valid through December 31, 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I did not mean to make us new besties BUT IT HAPPENED, Y'ALL. I have been a long time fan of Maddie & Tae's music, but now I am just a superfan of who they are as women and artists and creatives and business owners. After you listen to this episode, make sure to give them a follow and check out all their music- including their new album The Way It Feels and their Christmas EP We Need Christmas! If you enjoyed this episode with Maddie & Tae, I bet you'll also like:Episode 160: Drew HolcombEpisode 149: Hillary Scott. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Feetures: Receive $10 Off your first pair by going to Feetures.com and using my code SOUNDSFUN at checkout! Enneagram Daily Reflections Series: Receive 30% off + free shipping on the available volumes by visiting ivpress.com and using the promo code EDR30.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an absolute honor to have Dr. Russell Moore join us on the podcast today. I have long looked up to him and respected his work, and his new book The Courage To Stand is an important read. Today Dr. Moore answers a lot of my questions and a lot of your questions and gives me (and us?) hope for what is to come.. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners!  BetterHelp: My friends get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun!  Flamingo: Visit shopflamingo.com/annie to get your Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 with FREE shipping!  Jenny Life Insurance: Go to jennylife.com/thatsoundsfun to get a FREE quote right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gracious I love my friend Jamie Ivey and I REALLY love her new book You Be You. She lives this message as much as anyone I know, which is fun to watch and so helpful to read. I know many of you (myself included) are fans of Jamie's podcasts and her writing, and this episode is one of the best conversations. Grab the book, follow Jamie, subscribe to her podcast- you'll be glad you did.. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN!  Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun to get 10% off your first purchase!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh my gracious I am so excited to have our friend Alli Worthington back in the podcast studio again! Her pure joy and excitement about life always makes me smile but its the deeper conversations, the heart of the matter, the way she got SO HONEST in today's show, that's the good stuff. Make sure you grab a copy of her latest book, Standing Strong!. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!  Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been long hoping to have Tyler Merritt on the podcast- you probably know him as the guy from his Before You Call The Cops viral video. I know him as the guy who volunteers in our church's kids area. We've known each other for a while but our friendship grew three sizes today, just in our Hamilton conversation! :) By the way, this is a great conversation for the whole family, but I do think maybe adults want to listen before my #miniBFFs listen as we discuss racism and how to love our neighbors well. We go deep on this convo and I'm grateful for Tyler's faith and his words.. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our sponsors! Nutrafol: Go to nutrafol.com and use promo code SOUNDSFUN - new customers will get 20% off! Plus you get FREE shipping on every order. Ancestry: Head to Ancestry.com/TSF to get your AncestryHealth kit today!  Freshly: Get $40 OFF your first two orders at freshly.com/soundsfun!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices